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New Faculty Orientation

Learn how the Division of Student Affairs at UNT cultivates academic, personal, and professional success through intentional programs and services. Explore issues like funding, housing, mental health, and more.

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New Faculty Orientation

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  1. New Faculty Orientation Elizabeth With, Ed.D. August 13, 2019

  2. What is Student Affairs? • Ensuring the holistic development of students and bridging the curricular and co-curricular experiences, while taking into account the life-cycle of the student.

  3. UNT Division of Student Affairs Our Mission • The Division of Student Affairs provides opportunities for students and the campus community to cultivate academic, personal, and professional success.  We enhance the student experience through a wide array of intentional programs, services and activities that support the lifecycle of our students. Our Vision  • The Division of Student Affairs sees the potential within all UNT students and fosters a culture of excellence and opportunity.  We build a foundation for all students to succeed as contributing members in an evolving global society.

  4. Organization Chart

  5. Areas of Responsibility

  6. Issues and Concerns • Funding of Higher Education • Housing space for new freshmen/lack of space for upperclassmen • The number of students coming to UNT with high financial need • Legislative mandates impacting our work • Student unrest due to recent incidences across our country, state, and campus • College preparation of our entering students • Transfer issues • Upkeep of facilities • Well-being/mental health of our students

  7. Mental Health of our Students • CARE Team. The CARE Team mission is to assist in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the students and members of the UNT community; support student success; and, provide a comprehensive response to students whose behavior is disruptive to themselves or the educational environment.  During 2018-2019, the CARE Team worked on 771 cases, a 19% increase from 2017-2018 (647 cases). • 107 resulted in inpatient treatment. • Counseling and Testing (CTS). To date, there have been 2,962 unique students seen by CTS this year (a 25% increase from last year), 12,379 student appointments (22% increase), and 936 hours of outreach provided. • There has been a 87% increase in unique students seen since 2010-2011 and a 168% increase in student contacts.

  8. 2019-2020 Areas of Focus • Focus on Staff • Eliminate the UNT Run Around • Enrollment and Retention Initiatives • Customer Service • Career Development • Communication • Assessment/Data/Planning • Diversity

  9. Questions?

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